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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.51, 1,386.37 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.51, 1,386.37 and 376.31 is: 564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.51 : 1,386.37 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.51/1,386.37 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.51x = 1,386.37 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.51x = 521,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,704.89/924.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.30

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